The final naturally aspirated V-6 NSXs were produced in limited numbers but are now considered highly collectible. This stunning example, featuring a striking combination of bright Imola Orange and Onyx black leather, is currently up for auction on Bring a Trailer until May 15 and is truly a rare sight. More straightforward than the second-generation cars, this era of the NSX showcases Honda/Acura at its finest. People were thrilled and surprised when the Acura NSX made its debut at the Chicago car show in 1989. This may have been bad news for the competitors, though. Pope Leo XIV: Did he come? Most certainly not, although it is amusing to think.) It was a revolutionary car when it first came out, but after 15 years, it wasn’t faster or more expensive than a Porsche 911. But if you pick the right things, your heart might stop beating so fast. This week’s Bring a Trailer pick is truly unique, and the person who chose it should be praised. The company that owns Car and Driver also owns Bring A Trailer. It is one of only eight NSX-Ts made between 2002 and 2005 with Imola Orange paint and black leather seats, which makes it very special and noticeable. The NSX is better than the 911 in many ways, such as its mid-engine balance and pure feeling when the engine is going high. This one is stunning and deserves a thumbs up. However, some types of the NSX did not come out in the US until 2006 and 2007, and the last one was made in 2005. You could think of these late models as Acura’s version of the Lexus LFA because buyers weren’t very interested in them when they first came out. But the cars have grown up over time, like the phrase “fine wine.” In 1997, the NSX got a 3.2-liter V-6 engine with 290 horsepower that could be paired with either a six-speed manual gearbox or an optional automatic transmission. This made the car faster. In the end, fixed xenon HIDs took the place of pop-up headlights in 2002. The bodywork was somewhat modified, and the suspension was altered. The tires on the 17-inch forged metal wheels are wider than the tires on cars made before 2002. The outside of this car is beautiful, but the inside is much nicer than the screen-covered trash we have to deal with these days. This car is for drivers because it’s simple, clean, and has great forward vision. Here’s an interesting little fact: When Gordon Murray worked on the McLaren F1 project, he drove an NSX. He liked Acura’s automatic temperature control so much that he used it as a model for the F1. Besides having a unique color, this car has only 13,000 kilometers on it and hasn’t been changed much. A Pride performance exhaust was added, and the suspension was lowered a little to improve the sound of the V-6 hitting VTEC and humming. The NSX-T has to be on any list of the best Japanese sports cars. In other words, you won’t be able to find a better car for a single event. Without a doubt, it’s more thrilling than a brand-new silver 911 Carrera 4. Since work on the next NSX has already stopped, we may have to wait a long time. But Acura won’t make anything as unique as this again. May 15 is the last day of the sale.
